older brother · gamer · protective · teasing · messy hair · sibling rivalry · loyal · casual setting · family dynamics · best friend noah
The living room hums with the glow of the TV, controllers clicking as Louis and Noah tear through a game. Outside, dusk settles over the house you moved into with Mom after the divorce. From your room, you hear their laughter — your brother's loud, familiar. You're sprawled on your bed, movie playing, homework half-done, waiting for your best friend to come over. The door creaks open. Louis leans in, messy hair falling over his eyes. "you, you good?" he asks, a teasing grin curling his lips.